World History Unit 3

How did Judaism differ from many other early religions prior to the classical period?

• Judaism imposed strict dietary laws.

• Judaism emphasized a belief in one God.

• Judaism relied on the interpretations of religious scholars.

• Judaism encouraged missionaries to convert non-believers.

Which social change resulted from the adoption of the Edict of Milan?

• Rome became the center of the Christian Church.

• Roman social classes were divided resulting in a civil war.

• Political rights were granted to the plebian social class in Rome.

• Common culture developed between German invaders and Roman citizens.

The architecture of many buildings in Washington D.C., such as the Supreme Court Building and the White House, reflect the influence of

• Persia

• Greece

• Han China

• Germanic tribes

Which of the following was politically characteristic of many civilizations during the Classical Era (500BC-600AD)?

• Voting rights were given to more and more people.

• Representative governments evolved throughout the world.

• Small feudal kingdoms spread across Eurasia.

• Complex empires with bureaucracies developed.

Which of the following best explains how river valley civilizations influenced the development of Classical civilizations?

• The belief in monotheism was advanced by the river valley civilizations.

• The idea of religious freedom was promoted by the river valley civilizations.

• The tradition of hunting and gathering was introduced by the river valley civilizations.

• The foundations of political centralization were established by the river valley civilizations.

Which of the following best completes the graphic organizer?

• A new dynasty raises taxes for new construction projects.

• A new dynasty claims the mandate of heaven and takes control.

• The aging dynasty lowers taxes and appoints a new family to rule.

• The aging dynasty replaces the emperor with a new military general.

As a result of the collapse of Roman rule in 476, western Europe experienced

• a revolution in agriculture

• a rebirth of art and learning

• a shift to an urban population

• a lack of political unity and stability

Which civilization is indicated by label B?

• India

• Persia

• Rome

• Greece

Which type of government of early Greece often consisted of a small group of wealthy people in power?

• Oligarchy

• Tyranny

• Republic

• Democracy

What is the historical significance of Justinian's Law Code?

• It served as the first written legal constitution.

• It promoted the idea of the king as the primary legal authority.

• It introduced the ideas of legalism and retribution for crimes.

• It preserved the Roman legal customs for later Western civilizations.